Ramtech WES3 User manual

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INTRODUCTION
This guide is designed to help you get your WES3 system up and running
as soon as possible.
This guide covers how to easily setup your system using the WES3 CONNECT,
which is the central control for your whole system. There is also a Trouble
Shooting section which outlines some basic issues that could be encountered.
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SETTING UP WES3
Installing WES3 on your site is easy. You will need to start by activating /
powering on each unit and add the units to the group so that they can
communicate with each other.
1INITIAL SETUP
STEP 1 Activate and power on
To activate/power on the WES3 CONNECT control unit, hold down ‘A’ and
press ‘B’ three times in quick succession. All three LEDs will illuminate and then
the amber LED will flash.
Initial setup of the WES3 CONNECT is through a series of on-screen options.
Language, Inspection Delay and Pre-Alarm mode options can be configured.
STEP 2 Language selection
Select language - the available options are English, German, French, Spanish,
Italian, Swedish or Polish. Language settings can be changed at any time.
STEP 3 Set inspection delay
The Inspection Delay setting allows an optional delay period between
triggering a Call Point and the site wide alarm being raised.
The default setting is 00 minutes (i.e. no delay), but can be set in 1 minute
increments up to a maximum 10 minutes.
A confirmation screen will be displayed to validate the settings. The Inspection
Delay can only be set during the initial activation process.
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STEP 4 Pre-alarm function
The Pre Alarm function defines site-wide behaviour of the network during an
Inspection Delay period.
With Pre Alarm mode enabled, the entire network will emit a site-wide,
intermittent sound and (on strobe-equipped Call Points) an intermittent flash.
With Pre Alarm mode disabled, only the local Call Point which has been
triggered will sound. All other Call Points around site will remain in non-alarm
mode.
Pre Alarm can only be set during the initial activation process. Once set, the
Pre Alarm can only be changed by turning o and reactivating the WES3
CONNECT unit.
On completion of initial set up, settings for Inspection Delay and Pre Alarm
mode are displayed on the WES3 CONNECT home screen.
Check the settings displayed on screen are the desired settings, and if not,
repeat the Initial Setup process before proceeding. The display is shown for the
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2ACTIVATE UNITS
To activate any WES3 unit, hold down ‘A’ and press ‘B’ three times in quick
succession. All three LEDs will briefly illuminate and then the amber LED will
flash.
This operation activates the unit – no radio connection is established at this
point.
3UNIT NUMBERING
Call Points, Detectors, and other WES3 units that are already activated can be
added to create a WES3 network using the Unit Numbering process.
During Unit Numbering, WES3 devices receive details of network configuration
from the WES3 CONNECT unit, including Inspection Delay and Pre Alarm
settings. This is the only way of creating and adding to a WES3 network.
Access the Unit Numbering option on the WES3 CONNECT main menu screen.
This can be accessed by selecting Unit Numbering with the appropriate arrow
next to the screen.
Ensure that any WES3 device to be paired is turned on and has an amber
flashing LED. This indicates the unit is ready to pair.
Units can be numbered any four digit number from 0001 to 9999 in accordance
with your site plan. Numbering allows messages and alerts during operation
to be referenced to a specific unit location on site, using the project site plan.
From the Unit Numbering screen, use the numeric keypad and/or the + and -
buttons to select the desired number for your first unit.
Press and hold ‘A’ on both units. The amber LEDs will illuminate followed
by the green LEDs on both units to indicate that the units have been
successfully paired and a site group created. Release the ‘A’ buttons.
After successfully numbering a unit, change the number displayed on the WES3
CONNECT and repeat the process above for all required units.
If the red LED illuminates, pairing has failed. Ensure the unit to be numbered is
activated, and repeat the Unit Numbering process.
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4ADD UNITS TO AN EXISTING SITE GROUP
Repeat sections 2 and 3.
5POSITION UNITS
Once activated and paired, WES3 units can be installed on site. Ensure any
applicable local guidelines or standards regarding locating units on site are
adhered to, such as BS 5839-1 in the UK.
Wherever possible, avoid positioning the unit directly adjacent to metal frames,
electric cables and similar equipment that may interfere with the signal strength.
6SECURELY FIX THE UNITS IN PLACE
Each WES3 unit must be securely fixed in place and the tamper switch on the
rear of the unit must be in contact with the wall or ceiling.
Detector units are ceiling mounted and intended for indoor use only. Ensure a
risk assessment has been carried out and all reasonable safety precautions are
in place before commencing work.
Call Points must be securely fixed, with the antenna upright, to a robust
vertical surface such as a wall or trolley. Where the existing surface is
unsuitable for direct fixing, use backing board such as plywood or similar sheet
material.
Each unit should be securely mounted using its two integrated mounting points
with M4 x 50mm pan head screws and wall plugs or other fixings selected for
the particular wall or ceiling type.
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For more information on System Test, refer to the full WES3
User Guide and Operation Manual available in the VIP area of
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Note: Following initial installation, wait for a minimum of 60
minutes before starting the first system test. During this time,
the WES3 units will self-calibrate to adjust for background radio
noise which may impact the accuracy of the system test.
Note: Powering o the WES3 CONNECT unit will reset the
entire system as a ‘factory reset’, so avoid powering o unless
necessary.
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7TEST THE SYSTEM
After installation of the units, it is essential to perform a system alarm test to
confirm proper operation of the system. It is also best practice to conduct a full
system test on a weekly basis. This test should also be performed following any
significant change to the site environment (new structure, wall or construction
equipment installed) that may aect the network signal.
The System Test is started from the Tests selection via the WES3 CONNECT
Main Menu.
From the Test Menu, select System Tests to start test mode.
The WES3 CONNECT unit will display a confirmation message that the test has
started. Walk the site to check all units in the network.
During System Test mode, the WES3 network isolates all devices in the network,
allowing full physical test of each unit, without activating the site-wide alarm.
Call Points can be triggered manually, and Detectors can be triggered using
standard test equipment such as smoke spray or heat probe.
Once the System Test is complete, return to the WES3 CONNECT unit and press
either or button to complete the test and exit System Test mode.
The test result is indicated as follows:
Pass Green LED solid illumination
Radio OK, other fault
detected
Red LED flashes followed by Amber
LED group flashes to indicate fault
(see ‘Amber LED Indication’).
No Radio Signal
Amber LED group flashes to
indicate fault (see ‘Amber LED
indication’).
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It is important to be aware that, whilst in System Test mode, the WES3 network is
inactive and a site-wide alarm cannot be triggered from any unit. System Test mode
must be exited from the CONNECT in order to reactivate the network.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
1LED CODES
Description Flash Type
Group Flash 1 - Low Battery
Group Flash 2 - Low signal
Group Flash 3 - Unpaired
Group Flash 4 - Tamper
Group Flash 5 - Re-arm or Unit latched (potentially
input latched on Interface unit only)
Green LED Active units with no faults will flash their green LEDs once every
4 seconds to indicate that the unit is operational.
Amber LED Each WES3 unit monitors itself for a number of faults. These are
indicated via the amber LED, which will flash in grouped patterns with longer
than usual gaps in between them.
Units displaying one of these patterns require further investigation and should
not be relied upon as part of the evacuation alarm and detection system
until the fault has been corrected. Use the chart on page 13 to determine the
nature of the issue.
Red LED If a Sensor triggers the alarm, its red LED indicator will flash during
an alarm. If a sensor has raised the alarm, its red LED indicator will flash during
an alarm.
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It is recommended that the system is tested weekly or whenever a significant change
has been made to the installation or the building under construction.

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2WARNING CODES
The WES3 CONNECT will alert you to various system faults using the codes
below:
Warning Codes Warning Description Self-Clearing
‘MED’ Medical Alert Medical assistance required at
Unit NNNN
No
‘BAT’ Low Battery Unit NNNN has a low battery No
'DET' Detector Tamper Unit NNNN has had sensor head
removed
Yes
‘EXT’ External Tamper Unit NNNN has been removed
from wall/ceiling
Yes
‘FLT’ Flat Battery Unit NNNN has turned o, its
battery is flat
No
‘INT’ Internal Tamper Unit NNNN has been opened No
‘LAT’ Latched Call Point button on unit NNNN is
still depressed
Yes
'REM' Removed Unit NNNN has been deactivated
and removed
No
'SIG' Low Signal Unit NNNN has a low radio signal Yes
'TST' System Test Unit NNNN initiated a System test Yes
'NEW' Unexpected Unit Unit NNNN added since last
system poll
No
'GON' Unit Missing Unit NNNN removed since last
system poll
No
It is important to be aware that, whilst in System Test mode, the WES3 network is
inactive and a site-wide alarm cannot be triggered from any unit. System Test
mode must be exited from the CONNECT in order to reactivate the network.
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3UNIT SOUNDS
Sound Issue: Call Point unit periodically beeping after an alarm has been reset
The Call Point is latched and needs to be manually reset using the key provided.
Sound Issue: WES3 CONNECT beeps frequently
System warning. If alarm has been raised, LCD screen will display ‘ALARM ALARM
ALARM’ together with details of which unit has raised the alarm.
If another warning is given, check the warning code against the warning code
table on page 13.
4SILENCING THE ALARM
The alarm must be silenced either by using the reset key or on the WES3
CONNECT unit.
The alarm will automatically silence 30 minutes after activation. The evacuation
alarm can be manually cancelled from a Call Point that has been pressed using
the reset key provided. If necessary, a Call Point on a nearby Call Point can be
pressed and then reset to cancel the alarm.
Please wait for 5 seconds between pressing and resetting a Call Point. After the
alarm has cleared the system has a short (2 minute) re-arm period during which
the sirens will sound intermittently, and the amber warning LEDs flash in groups
of 5, following which the system is re-armed and ready for use.
During the re-arm period, the alarm cannot be reactivated. It is therefore vital to
confirm that there is no hazard before silencing the alarm.
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Note: It is vital to confirm that there is no hazard before silencing the alarm. Do not
attempt to open the unit or deactivate by removing the battery.

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5RESETTING THE CALL POINT
All Call Points which have been activated must be manually reset using the key.
Any Call Point units with activated Call Points will periodically beep after
the re-arm period has ended as a reminder that the Call Points need to be
mechanically reset using the key before they can be used to raise an alarm.
Ensure the Call Point is fully reset before removing the key. Partially resetting
a latched Call Point after the alarm has been cancelled can retrigger the
evacuation alarm.
STEP 1 Insert reset key with tab to the right as shown
below.
STEP 2 Push key in as far as possible
STEP 3 Turn key anti-clockwise until a loud mechanical
click is heard. Remove key.
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For more information, refer to the full WES3 User Guide and
Operation Manual.
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The WES range of products is manufactured by:
Ramtech Electronics Limited, Ramtech House, Nottingham, NG7 1TN, UK
Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity for the WES range of products:
Hereby, Ramtech Electronics Limited declares that the radio equipment type WES,
are in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU
Full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available by contacting us at
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